ST. GEORGE — The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a hazardous weather outlook starting Sunday for various portions of Southern Utah.

The outlook is forecasting high temperatures and thunderstorms into midweek, which could lead to flash flooding in certain areas, especially slot canyons.

In addition to the hazardous weather outlook for Southern Utah, a flash flood warning is currently in affect in Arizona for northeastern Mohave County, just below the Utah-Arizona state line. Flooding in central Arizona has already led to several deaths when torrential flood waters poured into a popular swimming hole.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Dry washes, streams and rivers can become flooded with raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

People in the warning area are advised move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

If a debris flow has occurred, it is important to realize that the runout area remains very dangerous. Additional debris flows may occur within minutes of the original flow. Please remain vigilant and be prepared to take swift action.

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Joseph Witham is a Utah Valley University graduate with a bachelor's degree in communication. He loves the Utah outdoors scene and is likely to be found camping or hiking in any one of the state's epic landscapes on a given weekend. He is equally passionate about writing and was published in various news media, including The Daily Herald in Utah County, before joining St. George News.